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R583 SWA

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

31,943 mi
Last recorded31,943 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR583 SWA
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 31,943 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 30,902 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear chain guard missing

Pass 8 Aug 2018 28,242 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 26,201 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 25,996 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 25,274 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 23,075 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 22,708 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 21,295 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 20,309 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 23 Jul 2011 20,309 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 18,999 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF600?

Based on 66,153 MOT tests across 5,775 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
862
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
5,775
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,428
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,223
reflector on motorcycle missing 840
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 806
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 765
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R583 SWA is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 27,521 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha YZF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,428 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R583 SWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R583 SWA registered?

R583 SWA is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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